Los Angeloser
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"Los Angeloser" is the first single from Meat Loaf
's 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear
. It was released in April 2010 in various counties. The US digital retail release was on 20 April. On week 16 the song entered the UK Singles Chart
at No. 107.
who has written a number of songs for Meat Loaf. Michael had previously recorded the song with his own vocals in 2009.
The B-side "Boneyard" which features Pearl Aday
was written by Tom Hambridge, and was originally recorded by Hambridge for his Balderdash album in 2000.
Meat Loaf
Michael Lee Aday , better known by his stage name, Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor...
's 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear
Hang Cool Teddy Bear
-Disc 2: Tour Edition:During Meat Loaf's 2010 UK tour, a special two-disc tour edition was given out. The second disc included four songs recorded live at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, on July 16, 2010.-Reception:...
. It was released in April 2010 in various counties. The US digital retail release was on 20 April. On week 16 the song entered the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at No. 107.
Background
The song is written by James MichaelJames Michael
James Andrew Michael is an American record producer, songwriter, engineer, mixer, vocalist and musician. He is currently the lead singer of the rock band Sixx:A.M.-Early life:...
who has written a number of songs for Meat Loaf. Michael had previously recorded the song with his own vocals in 2009.
The B-side "Boneyard" which features Pearl Aday
Pearl Aday
Pearl Aday is an American female singer and adopted daughter of Meat Loaf and his wife Leslie Aday. Pearl, whose biological father was the drummer for Janis Joplin’s band, Full Tilt Boogie, was adopted by Meat Loaf after he married her mother....
was written by Tom Hambridge, and was originally recorded by Hambridge for his Balderdash album in 2000.
Video
The video for "Los Angeloser", directed by Andy Morahan, was released on 18 March 2010. The video is about a soldier who has been wounded and sees his life flashing forward into different scenarios of what his life could become.Track listing
- "Los Angeloser" (James Michael) – 4:09
- "Boneyard" with Pearl Aday (Tom Hambridge) – 5:02